GARDEN Trader (SPRING 2019)

industry professionals are actively looking for more efficient, low-cost and innovative solutions. FARMERS’ PROCESSING & SALES SUPPORT EXPO TOKYO Fresh produce processing & sales support services for farmers are displayed at this show. Visitors were able to see the processing machinery, fresh management technologies, packing materials, and other related products/technologies. TOOL JAPAN 2018 - 8th INT’L HARDWARE & TOOLS EXPO TOKYO Since its launch in 2010, 8th International Hardware and Tools Expo Tokyo (TOOL JAPAN) has led Japan’s tool industry by serving as the best platform to conduct serious business with tool suppliers. This year, the show welcomed 214 exhibitors from Japan and all over the world. All aisles were filled with buyers and visitors as business meetings were held everywhere. TOOL JAPAN is surely Japan’s leading B-to-B trade show specialised in tools. This year, TOOL JAPAN had 7 exhibiting zones: Work Tool, Worker’s Gear, Work Wear, Safety Equipment, Garden & Landscaping Tool, Construction Supply, Snow Blower & Snow Removal Equipment. A wide variety of tools exhibited has become wider with the increase of overseas exhibitors. As well as Taiwan and China who had national pavilions, USA, Bangladesh, UK, Korea, and Hong Kong have participated in this year’s show, making the record percentage of overseas exhibitors summed up to around 42%. Overseas participants are expected to grow even further for years to come. GARDEX/AGRI WORLD/TOOL JAPAN will return at a greater scale next year, October 9 - 11, 2019 at Makuhari Messe, Japan. As Asia’s leading trade shows in each industry, GARDEX/AGRI WORLD/TOOL JAPAN will undoubtedly continue to be one of the most important trade shows in the Japanese/Asian-Pacific market . *16th IFEX is going to be held inside LIFESTYLE EXPO in January, 2020. Next Show Save Your Dates for Dates: Oct. 9 (Wed) – 11 (Fri), 2019 Venue: Makuhari Messe, Japan TRADE SHOW REVIEW w w w . I M B 2 B . c o m 103